Man to stand trial in attack of Malibu jogger

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - A San Bernardino man has been ordered to stand trial for the alleged attack of a Malibu jogger who escaped by jumping off a cliff and sliding 100 feet down a steep hillside.

Christian Marcus Verdin is charged with one count each of assault with intent to commit a felony, second-degree robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and grand theft auto.

Verdin allegedly grabbed the 45-year-old woman as she stood at the edge of a cliff after she'd completed her run on March 12 at Point Dume State Park. She was able to break away, then ran and jumped off the cliff to escape. She sustained minor injuries.